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Bonsai (literally "tree in a pot") is a living thing — so it may be the hobby you never quite finish!

Learn how to grow your own miniature bonsai via online tours, tips and tricks, photo galleries and feature articles... in our online guide to the bonsai-obsessed...

Bonsai on the Web - Expansive, searchable databases of related sites, nurseries and suppliers, feature articles, plus a chatroom, mail list and calendar of events.

Bonsaisite.com - A great intro to the age-old art form with facts on their history and care, along with a brief overview of basic upright, slanting and cascade styles, bonsai maintenance, advanced techniques, suggested books, related tools, supplies and more.

Bonsai4Me - Popular UK site and excellent insider's guide to growing, feeding, and caring for your pet bonsai with basic and advanced techniques, species guide, feature articles, a gallery of images and an opportunity to watch 'em grow via progression photos.

American Bonsai Society - One-stop browsing for informational articles by members, photo galleries of show competitions and event highlights, information on how to enroll in their mentor-monitored correspondence course, group forum, event calendar, related links & references.

The National Bonsai Foundation - The Washington, D.C.-based group supporting the National Bonsai and Penjing Museums with featured events and activities, background and history of the collections, an online store, related links, and don't miss the grand virtual tour.

Arnold Aboretum - Harvard University - Learn more about the collection via a mini-virtual tour that includes a brief history, suggested reading and a tutorial on bonsai care.

BonsaiChat Bonsai Community - Busy forum and onine clearinghouse for bonsai news, shows & events, picture galleries, book reviews and instructional how to's.

Shohin-Bonsai Europe - From author and Shohin-bonsai master Morton Albek, featuring inspirational articles & pictures, links to related sites & associations, workshop schedule, blog.

Many thanks to Ryan Walsh for writing to us with helpful comments and
suggestions for some of the bonasi resources featured on this page.

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